Field Support Technician

Kastle Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle Systems is seeking a Field Support Technician II in Chicago, IL to assist with technical issues from the field via the Field Support Hotline. You will provide professional, technical, and accurate assistance to Kastle Technicians, Partners, and Operations to move technicians to the next job or resolve issues remotely to prevent dispatch.

The role requires intermediate knowledge of access control, CCTV/video systems, and networking components, plus proficiency with Kastle tools and

Qualifications

• Under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.
• Typically requires an Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Report to a department head or manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and professional support to users of the Field Support Hotline.
• Log on to CATs for assigned shifts.
• Document all calls by creating Field Support Cases in CATs.
• Follow through on calls to resolution and escalate appropriately to Tier1/Tier2.
• Identify and escalate training opportunities for technicians when appropriate.
• Provide brief trainings to Technicians, Project Managers, Dispatchers and CS Reps to fill knowledge gaps of Kastle products and services.
• Stay knowledgeable of new Kastle product launches, tech bulletins, wiring diagrams, recalls/defects to provide up-to-date support.

Skills

Access control systems

Video systems

Networking fundamentals

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

NED

EP Monitor

Technician App

FTT

Job description

Overview

The Field Support Technician II is responsible for assisting with technical issues from the field via the Field Support Hotline. The Field Support Technician II provides professional, technical, and accurate assistance to Kastle Technicians, Partners, and Operations. Their focus is to improve the efficiency of Kastle Operations by handling issues quickly and accurately move technicians along to the next job or by troubleshooting/resolving issues remotely when possible to prevent dispatch in the first place.

Overview

The Field Support Technician II is responsible for assisting with technical issues from the field via the Field Support Hotline. The Field Support Technician II provides professional, technical, and accurate assistance to Kastle Technicians, Partners, and Operations. Their focus is to improve the efficiency of Kastle Operations by handling issues quickly and accurately move technicians along to the next job or by troubleshooting/resolving issues remotely when possible to prevent dispatch in the first place.

Responsibilities

• Providing courteous and professional support to users of the Field Support Hotline
• Logging on to CATs for assigned shifts
• Documenting all calls by creating Field Support Cases in CATs
• Following through on all calls to resolution and escalating appropriately when necessary to Tier1/Tier2
• Identifying and escalating training opportunities for technicians when appropriate
• Provide brief trainings to Technicians, Project Managers, Dispatchers and CS Reps to help fill knowledge gaps of Kastle Products and Services as needed.
• Staying knowledgeable of any new Kastle Product Launches, Tech Bulletins, Wiring Diagrams, Product recalls/defects, etc. to provide the most up to date support.

II AC Specific

• Intermediate Knowledge of Access Control Systems and their Components
• Proficiency in Kastle Access Control Products, their specifications, and proper usage
• Proficiency in Kastle Tools (NED, EP Monitor, Technician App, FTT, etc.) and their admin functions to support field technicians

II Video Specific

• Intermediate Knowledge of CCTV/Video Systems and their Components
• Intermediate Knowledge of Networking Components and their Functions
• Proficiency in Kastle Video Products, their specifications, and proper usage
• Proficiency in the Video5 and Classic Portals basic admin functions to support field technicians

Qualifications

• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.
• Typically requires an Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Report to a department head or manager

Company Overview

At Kastle, we believe that diversity makes us stronger - at work and in the world. Kastle Systems International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Kastle, we believe that diversity makes us stronger - at work and in the world. Kastle Systems International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws.